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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,275.30, 30,412.92 and 7,124.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,275.30, 30,412.92 and 7,124.65 is: 10,686.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,275.30 : 30,412.92 = 7,124.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,275.30/30,412.92 = 7,124.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,275.30x = 30,412.92 × 7,124.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,275.30x = 216,681,410.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,681,410.48/20,275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,686.96

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